Elections & What We Know
Trump is dangerous, disastrous – and colossally unpopular. Majorities of Americans do not support his policies, including his unauthorized war, as “Trump regret” surges. And, Republican candidates are losing.
In special elections across the country, Democrats are overperforming as voters turn away from Republicans. Since November 2024, Democrats have flipped 27 state legislative seats controlled by Republicans, while Republicans have failed to flip a single one.
Just last week, highly motivated Democratic voters in Arkansas turned out to win a special election and broke a supermajority in the state legislature. This was a district that Trump carried by 4 points in 2020, and Kamala Harris won by 2 points in 2024, but Alex Holladay won by double digits – very encouraging news as we approach elections in November.
In Texas and North Carolina, Democratic primary voter turnout surpassed Republican primary turnout levels. Voters are rejecting Trump’s and Republicans’ toxic agenda. And, despite Republicans’ desperate last minute changes to voting rules last week in Texas, they did not get the results they wanted.
At IndivisibleWA8, we know:
- Elections matter.
- Federal races – and city, county and state races – all matter.
- Democracy is not a spectator sport. When we turn out, we win.
- We can and we have flipped seats from red to blue.
- We need to hold our electeds accountable and fuel the courage that they need to join us in the fight against authoritarianism.
- Our rights and our democracy are on the line.
We know voters could put Democrats in control of the House in the November midterms, and perhaps in the Senate as well. But we know this will not be a typical midterm. From the anti-voter lawfare in Texas last week, we know we can expect dirty tricks, lies, and more. Working to inform voters about where and when to vote has never been more crucial.
Now is the time for us all to start planning – What will I do to help inform voters, support candidates working to protect our rights, and support the voter turnout we need to stop authoritarian takeover? Because, in the words of Indivisible co-founder, Leah Greenburg, “The arc of the moral universe does not bend on its own. It bends because people organize, resist, and refuse to comply with injustice – again and again, even when the path is hard.”
We will share opportunities to engage. We need you.
Your country needs you.
No Kings 3
On March 28th, millions are rising again.
This Saturday – No Kings 3 Prep Day
March 14th @ 10am – 1pm Issaquah Senior Center
Join us for our March 14th Community Meeting to help us prepare for No Kings!
We’ll start with information about what you can expect for No Kings 3 and learn how you can help make it a success, and we’ll be leaning into preparations for No Kings-Issaquah. Come help us prepare our give-aways, learn some songs with our new IWA8 Resistance Singing leader, help with some large art projects, participate in our Democracy Umbrella tutorial (bring your own umbrella), or make some DIY noisemakers. We’ll have some materials and supplies on hand but please feel free to bring your own supplies!
Newer Member Welcome & Intro to Indivisible
Newer to Indivisible or to Indivisible Washington’s 8th District? Join us at 9:30 on March 14th at the Issaquah Senior Center, before our meeting begins. We’ll have time to get to know one another, answer questions you may have, and talk about – whatever you’d like! We’ll wrap up in time for our 10:00 meeting.
No Kings Community Calls
Know Your Rights & Safety Practices
Join this ACLU-led training to learn about the Constitutional right to peacefully protest and about best practices for reducing risks when attending protests like No Kings 3.
Choose one of the two time options that works best for you.
No Kings 3 Kick-off Call
Join the national kick-off call to learn more about the vision,urgency, and strategy behind this national day of action.
People Power: How to Have Conversations about No Kings
Learn how to talk to your friends, family and community about No Kings.
Share with confidence why they should join you at your local event, why it matters to take action together now, and the vision for America that we’re fighting for together.
Looking for more ways to talk “across the aisle” about No Kings? Click on the image above to see a tool created by some CD-8 friends in Eastern Washington
Register for No Kings Issaquah
Let’s make this out biggest event yet! Bring a friend, a sign, and your voice!
IndivisiGather Potluck – Cultivating Community Through Hope
Beaver Lake Lodge – March 19th – 6-8pm
Join us as we gather together in an atmosphere of hope and community growth. This is an opportunity to take a moment away from the “work” with like-minded folks and celebrate what we work so hard to protect. We’ll have live entertainment, games and fun activities for all.
Bring a savory or sweet dish to share (bonus points for making something green) and please bring appropriate serving utensils for your dish.
